Search

Papers of William Lewis consisting of correspondence, analysis of clay, statement of account, invitation card, cement making formula, newspaper cuttings, receipt, circular on behalf of the Portland Cement Company, reports, instructions for testing for the presence of mineral elements and photographs.

Reproduction of the original: The Journals of Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark

Reproduction of the original: History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark

Reproduction of the original: The Journals of Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark

Reproduction of the original: History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark

William Lewis Manly wrote a book titled "Death Valley in '49" that details his harrowing expedition to Death Valley in California in 1849. Manly was among a group of prospectors that traveled to California during the gold rush in search of their fortune. However, because of their guide's poor choices, they ended up stranded in Death Valley and had to deal with severe hardships like a lack of food and water. Manly took command of the situation and emerged as the party's leader. He led the group through the mountains to safety, where they were able to get assistance and make their way back to civilization. Their adventures in Death Valley are vividly described in "Death Valley in '49," which emphasizes the terrain's challenges and the group's survival problems. The book is regarded as an essential primary source for comprehending the history of the American West and has grown to be a classic of American Western literature. It has been read and researched extensively, and it has contributed to the development of the American frontier myth.